Starknet Launches Bitcoin Staking to Bridge the Gap Between BTC and Ethereum

Starkware’s Starknet platform, led by co-founders Eli Ben-Sasson and Uri Kolodny, introduced a groundbreaking Bitcoin staking program on September 2025. This initiative aims to connect Bitcoin with the Ethereum ecosystem, allowing users to directly participate in DeFi activities via Starknet’s Layer 2 ZK-rollup network. This innovative approach enhances BTC utilization within DeFi, leading to increased TVL and attracting institutional investment.